Money-Saving Main Dishes

by United States. Agricultural Research Service. Human Nutrition Research Division; United States. Agricultural Research Service. Consumer and Food Econo

Fried fish fillets

1 pound fish fillets (salmon, cod, rosefish, or haddock)

Milk, flour

1 egg, beaten

1 tablespoon water

¾ tablespoon salt

1 cup fine dry crumbs

Cooking fat or oil

Cut fish in serving pieces. Dip in milk, then in flour. Mix egg, water, and salt. Dip floured fish in this mixture, and roll in crumbs.

Heat fat or oil in fry pan, put in the fillets. Reduce heat, and cook slowly 10 to 15 minutes, until the fish is done through and golden brown on both sides. Drain.

Garnish with parsley and lemon.

Menu Suggestion

Serve with baked potatoes, creamed onions, asparagus salad or mixed vegetable salad, and gelatin fruit dessert.

For Variety

Oven-Fried Fillets.—Prepare fish for frying and place in greased shallow baking pan with space between pieces. Dot with butter or margarine, and bake at 500° F. (extremely hot oven) for 10 minutes.

Fish Baked in Milk.—Place fish in shallow baking pan, pour on ½ cup top milk. Sprinkle with salt, dot with butter or margarine. Bake at 350° F. (moderate oven) about 25 minutes.